Carla M. Miguel
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Carla M. Miguel is a urologic oncologist and health services researcher whose work centers on improving surgical outcomes for patients with bladder cancer. Her major contributions lie in comparing the effectiveness and quality of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) versus traditional open cystectomy, using large-scale, real-world data to inform clinical practice. In her highly cited 2019 National Cancer Database analysis, she demonstrated that pathologic measures of surgical quality—such as lymph node yield and margin status—are comparable between RARC and open approaches, challenging assumptions about the superiority of open surgery. This work, with over 5 citations, has helped validate the oncologic safety of robotic techniques in complex pelvic surgery. Dr. Miguel’s research is notable for its rigorous use of national registries to bridge the gap between clinical trials and everyday practice, offering evidence that supports patient-centered decision-making. Her findings have been presented at major urology meetings and cited in guidelines, underscoring her impact on the field. For students and researchers, her work exemplifies how population-level data can drive meaningful improvements in surgical quality and patient outcomes.
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